HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-12 work sessionCITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES
December 6, 2012
Chair Lillehei called the work session to order at 6:45 p.m.
Members Present: Chair Brooks Lillehei, Vice Chair Bob Boerschel, Bart Davis, Karl
Drotning, Gerry Grenz, Linda Maguire, Paul Reuvers, and ex- officio Shawn Fitzhenry.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director and Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner.
Others Present: Mike Sterns and Joe Jablonski, Lennar.
Multi- Generational Housing
Planning Director Daryl Morey introduced discussion on the topic of multi - generational
housing. Joe Jablonski of Lennar made a Power Point presentation on multi - generational
housing which included a short video describing their NextGen multi - generational home.
Mr. Jablonski stated that Lennar would like to provide their NextGen home as a housing
option in Lakeville.
The Planning Commission agreed that the multi - generational housing structure should
have single gas, electric, and other utility services to the structure and also a single
address in order to prevent it from becoming a multiple family dwelling at a future date.
Access to the basement for storm shelter purposes was also raised as a concern.
Following the discussion, the Planning Commission directed staff to review the current
definition of Family in the Zoning Ordinance to determine if it would allow the Next Gen
home or a similar multi - generational housing product. If not, the Planning Commission
directed staff to work with the City Attorney and the City's planning consultant to modify
the definition of Family such that it would allow this type of multi - generational housing but
incorporating the criteria discussed at tonight's work session.
MUSA Expansion Area A Study
Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented his November 29 report regarding the
MUSA Expansion Area A study. Mr. Kuennen stated that staff prepared a study for
MUSA Expansion Area A in 2010, similar to the study prepared in 2005, and the City
Council decided not to open MUSA Expansion Area A for development due to the surplus
of available land and the reduced absorption rate caused by the downturn in the
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economy, specifically the housing market. The City Council directed staff to update the
study in two years to determine if these factors had changed.
The updated study was presented to the City Council at their November 26 work
session. Staff prepared and presented to the City Council a draft serviceability map and
criteria to be considered when evaluating individual development proposals for properties
located within MUSA Expansion Area A. These items will provide a guide for the orderly
and contiguous development of land located within MUSA Expansion Area A.
The Planning Commission commended staff for the work that went into the study and
expressed support for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to implement the serviceability
map and criteria recommended by the study when considering development proposals in
MUSA Expansion Area A. Staff indicated that a public hearing for the Comprehensive
Plan amendment will be scheduled for a January 2013 Planning Commission meeting.
The work session adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Daryl Morey, Rare ing Director
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Brooks Lillehei, Chair